Chapter commentary
Proverbs Chapter 6
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Pr 6:1-35.
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Pr 6:1-35.
After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare
Pr 6:6-8),
the character and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and the writer
(Pr 6:20-35)
resumes the warnings against incontinence, pointing out its certain and terrible results. This train of thought seems to intimate the kindred of these vices.
1, 2. if--The condition extends through both verses.
be surety--art pledged.
stricken . . . hand--bargained (compare
Job 17:3).
with a stranger--that is, for a friend (compare
Pr 11:15; 17:18).
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3. 去……朋友那裡——在他能力所及之處。
謙卑……朋友——如懇求者一般催促；即勸朋友另作債務安排，或保障保人的安全。
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3. come . . . friend--in his power.
humble . . . sure thy friend--urge as a suppliant; that is, induce the friend to provide otherwise for his debt, or secure the surety.
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4, 5. 危險亟需速速應對。
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4, 5. The danger requires promptness.
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6-8. 不顧將來的懶惰人常需要作保。因此，藉螞蟻的榜樣勸勉他們勤勉。
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6-8. The improvident sluggards usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the ant's example.
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9, 10. 他們的行為被生動地描述出來。
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9, 10. Their conduct graphically described;
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11. 並展示他們放縱與懶惰的果實。
如……行走的——字面作「前後行走的人」，即路劫的強盜。
武裝的人——即預備毀滅的人。
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11. and the fruits of their self-indulgence and indolence presented.
as . . . travelleth--literally, "one who walks backwards and forwards," that is, a highwayman.
armed man--that is, one prepared to destroy.
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12. 無賴的人——字面作「彼列之子」，即對善而言無用之人，故為敗壞或邪惡之人（比較 1Sa 25:25; 30:22 等）。懶惰與罪惡相連。他在行為上雖懶惰，卻在言語上積極且習慣性地（行走）心懷惡意（Pr 4:24）。
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12. A naughty person--literally, "A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good, and so depraved, or wicked (compare
1Sa 25:25; 30:22,
&c.). Idleness and vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually (walketh) is ill-natured in speech
(Pr 4:24).
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13, 14. 他若因怕被察覺而不言語，就用暗號進行詭詐。這些暗號在東方至今仍如此使用。
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13, 14. If, for fear of detection, he does not speak, he uses signs to carry on his intrigues. These signs are still so used in the East.
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14. 乖僻——如 Pr 2:14 所述。
圖謀——字面作「如匠人般構造」。
惡計——加於他人的惡。
紛爭——尤指訴訟。狡猾是軟弱與懶惰之人的才幹。
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14. Frowardness--as in
Pr 2:14.
deviseth--literally, "constructs, as an artisan."
mischief--evil to others.
discord--especially litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.
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15. 突然使災禍更為嚴重（比較 Pr 6:11; 29:1）。
災難——字面作「壓碎的重擔」。
破裂——如窯匠的器皿粉碎；徹底毀滅（Ps 2:9）。
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15. Suddenness aggravates evil (compare
Pr 6:11; 29:1).
calamity--literally, "a crushing weight."
broken--shivered as a potter's vessel; utterly destroyed
(Ps 2:9).
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16-19. 六樣……七樣——為引起注意的說話方式（箴30:15, 18；伯5:19）。
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16-19. six . . . seven--a mode of speaking to arrest attention
(Pr 30:15, 18; Job 5:19).
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17. 高傲的眼——字面作「眼目高舉」（詩131:1）。
以眼、舌等代人。
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17. proud look--literally, "eyes of loftiness"
(Ps 131:1).
Eyes, tongue, &c., for persons.
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19. 說——字面作「吐出」，即習慣性地說
(Ps 27:12; Ac 9:1).
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19. speaketh--literally, "breathes out," habitually speaks
(Ps 27:12; Ac 9:1).
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20-23. （比較
Pr 1:8; 3:3,
等）。
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20-23. (Compare
Pr 1:8; 3:3,
&c.).
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22. 它——（比較
Pr 6:23);
指父母的教導
(Pr 6:20),
並賦予它作為安全引導者、護衛者和隨時的教師的一切特質。它以供應好的意念來防止惡念侵入，甚至在夢中也是如此
(Pr 3:21-23; Ps 19:9; 2Pe 1:19).
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22. it--(compare
Pr 6:23);
denotes the instruction of parents
(Pr 6:20),
to which all the qualities of a safe guide and guard and ready teacher are ascribed. It prevents the ingress of evil by supplying good thoughts, even in dreams
(Pr 3:21-23; Ps 19:9; 2Pe 1:19).
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23. 責備——
(Pr 1:23)
教訓所產生的對錯誤的知罪。
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23. reproofs--
(Pr 1:23)
the convictions of error produced by instruction.
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24. 這是其益處的一例。人因看重真理，便不受虛謊諂媚的影響。
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24. A specimen of its benefit. By appreciating truth, men are not affected by lying flattery.
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25. 這教訓中的一個警告：當避開誘惑人的美貌。
奪取——或作「網羅」。
眼目——婦女以染眼睫來增加美貌。
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25. One of the cautions of this instruction, avoid alluring beauty.
take--or, "ensnare."
eyelids--By painting the lashes, women enhanced beauty.
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26. 補充的字比古譯本「妓女的價值是一塊餅」的意思更佳。
淫婦——（比較旁註），這與平行的經文和上下文
(Pr 6:29-35)
相符。關於這罪類似的結果，比較
Pr 5:9-12.
獵取——暗指妓女所張設的網羅（比較
Pr 7:6-8).
寶貴的生命——比一切更有價值。
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26. The supplied words give a better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a piece of bread."
adulteress--(Compare Margin), which the parallel and context
(Pr 6:29-35)
sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare
Pr 5:9-12.
will hunt--alluding to the snares spread by harlots (compare
Pr 7:6-8).
precious life--more valuable than all else.
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27-29. 罪咎與危險最為明顯。
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27-29. The guilt and danger most obvious.
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30, 31. 這樣的賊雖受重罰，卻受人同情。
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30, 31. Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.
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31. 七倍——（比較
Ex 22:1-4),
指許多，豐足（比較
Ge 4:24; Mt 18:21),
即使他一切所有的都被拿去。
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31. sevenfold--(compare
Ex 22:1-4),
for many, ample (compare
Ge 4:24; Mt 18:21),
even if all his wealth is taken.
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32. 缺乏聰明——或作「心」；缺乏道德原則與謹慎。
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32. lacketh understanding--or, "heart"; destitute of moral principle and prudence.
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33. 羞辱——或作「羞恥」，以及身體的傷害
(Pr 3:35).
名譽……除去——任何賠償都不足以挽回；
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33. dishonour--or, "shame," as well as hurt of body
(Pr 3:35).
reproach . . . away--No restitution will suffice;
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34, 35. 也不接受任何和解的條件。
顧恤——或作「接受」任何賠償。
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34, 35. nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted.
regard--or, "accept" any ransom.
Pr 6:1-35.
在關於作保與懶惰的勸戒（比較 Pr 6:6-8）之後，一般性地陳明惡人的品格與結局；作者（Pr 6:20-35）重新開始對淫亂的警告，指出其必然且可怖的結局。這條思路似乎暗示這些惡行彼此相近。
1, 2. 若——這條件貫穿兩節。
作保——受牽連。
擊掌——成交（比較 Job 17:3）。
與外人——即為朋友（比較 Pr 11:15; 17:18）。